Acts tagged with 'folk', based in Glasgow...

The Anvil Ceilidh band offers a full traditional Scottish Ceilidh - with caller, covering all the major dances and some unusual but fun aternatives too. The band also has digital music on laptop, MP3 and Ipod with lights to provide a Disco. The band plays a range of songs interspersed between the faster dances to provide relief for the feet! ... » View band profile »

The Sensational Christine Sparks Show are an act, based around the remarkable vocal, instrumental and entertainment talents of Christine Sparks, specialising in the cabaret and corporate marketplace. They specialise in providing entertainment to sit-down audiences in the two genres of Scottish acoustic and jazz standards. They performed their show "Songs fro ... » View band profile »

Claire is a Wedding Ceremony Singer available to sing beautifully at Church and Civil Ceremonies. Her emotive singing will provide a perfect backing track for any Wedding Ceremony. She has a wide range of songs to choose from; including Romantic Ballads, Songs from the Shows, Folk and Classcal. If she doesn't know the song she will happily learn what ever y ... » View band profile »

Clanadonia are leading exponents of traditional Celtic folk with an emphasis on tribal percussion. They began as a close combat stunt crew, for film and TV, the band formed, during the breaks in filming, with the numerous productions, in which, they’ve been involved, most notably, Braveheart, Gladiator, King Arthur and The New World. ... » View band profile »

The Cleveden Quartet is a well established string quartet based in the west of Scotland . They deliver a service tailored to your needs which will enhance your memorable day. They provide music for wedding services and receptions, parties, private functions and corporate events. The Quartet has performed in many venues including the Oran Mor, Brig o' Doon H ... » View band profile »

Culbeag are a family celtic folk band: Iain McWilliams: Guitar/vocals Lewis McWilliams: Highland Bagpipes Finlay McWilliams: Djembe/Drums. Iain McWilliams, has played for many years within the Scottish folk/Band scene and has in the past supported such legends as Hamish Imlach and Matt McGuinn. Although his song writing ability led him to sign with London&# ... » View band profile »

Das Contras are a six-headed musical monster with a Latin temperament, a worldly attitude, two devilish horns and a rock n roll heart. They were winners of the 2006 PRS New Music Award.

"Like an acoustic Groove Armada, Das Contras like their brass and breezy good times tunes. While Groove Armada stick on some beats to modernise the sound Das Contras ... » View band profile »

The Erskine String Quartet is comprised of four Royal Conservatoire of Scotland graduates and is one of Scotland's most popular and versatile groups. The players are professional freelance performers, all based in Glasgow with a wealth of experience of playing with various orchestras and ensembles including the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Scottish ... » View band profile »

Heather has always had a love of Scottish music, and has been singing for as long as she can remember. Her passion grew working with the late Martyn Bennett, after which she decided that a career in traditional music would be her goal. At the age of 15 she began playing the Scottish harp and was immediately accepted into Splore, the traditional music course ... » View band profile »

Ciaran Dorris & Heather Innes are a strong vocal duo with guitar and bodhran backing. They have an extensive repertoire of Irish and Scottish songs and some additional popular material ideal for sing-a-long audiences. In fact they encourage audience participation. Ciaran and Heather have been friends since meeting and singing independently at the infamous Su ... » View band profile »

The Jim Jam Ceilidh Band are one of the most lively and versatile bands on the ceilidh scene. Each player is a multi-instrumentalist, giving a unique and dynamic combination of fiddle, pipes, guitar, whistle, piano, drums and voice. Jim Jam perform a wide range of ceilidh dances, as well as an array of traditional and cover songs. ... » View band profile »

The John Langan Band are an exciting three piece outfit offering a unique sound emerging from Celtic, Balkan, Gypsy swing, and progressive music. With a Celtic bias and a high-energy delivery, they present an extravagant, eclectic package that, though contemporary, has a traditional, acoustic aesthetic, and a remarkably big sound for a three piece. ... » View band profile »

The Voice and Guitar Duo is the simple but sweet unification of voice and guitar performing acoustically. From popular loves songs to well known ballads the duo will create an ideal atmosphere for any occasion. ... » View band profile »

MLB play what they describe as 'Celtic eclectica' - i.e., a range of music within the broad spectrum of Celtic/folk music, from traditional Scots & Irish, Americana, contemporary right through to Basque music and Bob Dylan! They are currently writing their own material including a Christmas single! The band performs to audiences looking for something differe ... » View band profile »

Formed in February 1997, The Picts have become one of the most popular live acts on the folk rock and concert scene. They have reached out with their unique brand of celtic rock and captivated hundreds of audiences both at home and abroad. There is a considerable influence of original material combined with the traditional. The songs and instumentals are upb ... » View band profile »

Pippa is a gifted Clarsach (Scottish Harp) player who adds grace and charm to any event. She will play at a diverse range of venues and travels far and wide to entertain at weddings, public and private receptions, cooperate events, charity events and various other functions. Pippa has a wide repertoire, which ranges from Scottish traditional music to contem ... » View band profile »

The Reel Stramash are a Scottish ceilidh band based in Glasgow, perfect for weddings, graduations, corporate events or any other function. Offering an upbeat and energetic performance, the band will have everyone up on their feet and dancing the night away. Fresh to the ceilidh scene, their approach is breathing new life into functions up and down the countr ... » View band profile »

Sophie is a classically trained singer from the Scottish Borders. At the moment she is in her final year of a Music Education degree at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where she studies with Margaret Izatt. Sophie has performed all over Scotland and in Germany, as well as New York. She is a very experienced and reliable performer, with a fresh and appea ... » View band profile »

Stramash in essence are a Celtic/Folk Rock Band who originally formed in 2008 as a tribal pipe and drum band. After 2 years of extensive touring they opted for a bigger, more electrified sound, and Stramash was born. Stramash bring something old and something new to the celtic folk world, they have taken well known traditional Scottish tunes and re-invented ... » View band profile »

Tattie Jam offers a rich and highly distinctive brew of songs and tunes: from dark old ballads or protest songs to off-the wall humour, and from keening slow airs to kinetic jigs, strathspeys and reels. Much of their material’s given a playful or funky contemporary twist, with effective contrast provided by the occasional starker a-cappella song or una ... » View band profile »